TN Assembly Polls: From A Raja's 'slipper' jibe at EPS to populist manifestos, AIADMK and DMK pull out all stops
3 years, 8 months ago

TN Assembly Polls: From A Raja's 'slipper' jibe at EPS to populist manifestos, AIADMK and DMK pull out all stops

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The two parties – AIADMK seeking a record third term and the DMK planning a strong comeback after a decade in opposition, have converged not only on such freebies but also on other contentious issues like the repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act For the first time in Tamil Nadu, a state whose politics has revolved around personalities, the upcoming Assembly election is being held without heavyweights DMK’s M Karunanidhi or AIADMK’s Jayalalithaa, two of the most towering leaders of the state. A Raja’s slipper jibe VS EPS’ tears In the latest controversy in the election campaign trail, Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami on Sunday turned teary-eyed while reacting to DMK leader A Raja’s alleged disparaging remarks against him and his mother. A Raja on Monday extended an apology to the chief minister for making the remarks allegedly referring to the latter’s deceased mother, but claimed his words were ‘misunderstood’ and ‘manipulated.’ Raja said he clarified in a public meeting in Gudalur in the district on Sunday that he did not intend to defame Palaniswami or his late mother, but was making a comparison between the leadership qualities of his party chief M K Stalin and the CM, using a children’s analogy. Shah during an election rally said, “I am sad that I cannot talk to you in Tamil that is one of the oldest and sweetest languages of India, I seek your forgiveness.” DMK and AIADMK’s populist manifesto Archrivals DMK and AIADMK’s populist agenda for the upcoming elections are loaded with doles and freebies to woo the electorate in their respective manifestos.

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UDF criticises Vijayaraghavan’s ‘communal forces’ remark
17 hours, 45 minutes ago

UDF criticises Vijayaraghavan’s ‘communal forces’ remark

New Indian Express  

KOZHIKODE: UDF leaders have come out strongly against CPM politburo member A Vijayaraghavan’s remarks that minority communal forces are behind the victory of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. IUML state secretary K M Shaji said CPM’s is a well-calculated move to create a communal division ahead of the assembly elections. Earlier, CPM …

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin
17 hours, 45 minutes ago

Betrayal has been watchword of Palaniswami’s political career: MK Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Lashing out at AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on many counts, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday called the former a coward who failed to condemn the BJP-led union government in the tungsten mining issue and also failed to raised his voice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for belittling revolutionary leader BR Ambedkar. Stalin also charged that …

DMK government not genuine on Tungsten issue, says AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami
1 day, 17 hours ago

DMK government not genuine on Tungsten issue, says AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the DMK government for its alleged lethargic attitude in handling the tungsten miningissue. Speaking at a Christmas celebration organised by the party here, Palaniswami alleged despite the AIADMK raising questions regarding the tungesten mining issue in the Assembly, the government kept on diverting the issue. He claimed that he came to …

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'
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1 day, 17 hours ago

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: DMK's executive committee meeting, chaired by party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin here on Sunday strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for "defaming" Babasaheb Ambedkar. Shah besmirched the sacrifices of Dr Ambedkar, which was "unacceptable" and a "blot" on Parliamentary democracy under the BJP regime, the Dravidian party alleged in a resolution. In order …

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance
2 days, 2 hours ago

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ruling BJP’s upper class fascist face and hate politics had been exposed by the denigration of B R Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, by none other than the Union Home Minister even as the 75th anniversary of the same Constitution was being celebrated, Chief Minister M K Stalin said. Applauding the sterling performance of his party …

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal
4 days, 17 hours ago

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal

India Today  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday staged statewide protests in Tamil Nadu condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, demanding his removal from the Cabinet for at least six months. The protests, held across Tamil Nadu, featured DMK cadres holding portraits of Ambedkar while demanding Shah’s resignation. She captioned the image, “Jai Bhim!” Speaking to reporters, …

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?
5 days, 17 hours ago

Will exit from DMK alliance push Arjuna into budding politician Vijay's arms?

India Today  

The exit of Aadhav Arjuna from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi after party chief Thol. He accused the former VCK deputy general secretary of hidden agendas and questioned the timing and nature of Arjuna’s statements against the DMK and its heir apparent Udhayanidhi Stalin. In broad hints of a deepening divide within the VCK, Thirumavalavan said Arjuna’s decision to leave the …

AIADMK-DMK Spat Turns Acrimonious, Personal
6 days, 3 hours ago

AIADMK-DMK Spat Turns Acrimonious, Personal

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ongoing war of words between the DMK and AIADMK turned more acrimonious on Tuesday with the barbs becoming personal and striking below the belt with State Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru calling the Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami a ‘coward’ toeing the line of BJP and AIADMK headquarters secretary S P Velumani retaliating with charges …

DMK slams actor-politician Vijay for comparing Manipur with Tamil Nadu: Unfair
2 weeks, 1 day ago

DMK slams actor-politician Vijay for comparing Manipur with Tamil Nadu: Unfair

India Today  

Senior DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi on Sunday slammed actor-politician Vijay after the latter drew a comparison between the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu and that of Manipur, which is under the grip of ethnic violence. The row started when the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam chief Vijay, while speaking at a book launch on December 6, criticised …

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

The Hindu  

Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has said that the DMK will win 200 seats in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Addressing the DMK southern zone Adi Dravidar welfare committee’s review meeting held in Tiruchendur on Saturday, the MP said: “As DMK leader M.K. Stalin’s tenure, the DMK has constantly worked towards the development of oppressed communities, weather it was 18% …

All sections are dissatisfied in DMK regime, say AIADMK leaders
3 weeks, 2 days ago

All sections are dissatisfied in DMK regime, say AIADMK leaders

The Hindu  

Be it the government employees or the farmers or the youth force, every section in Tamil Nadu was dissatisfied and disappointed with the DMK government’s poor performance, said speakers at the AIADMK workers’ meeting held in Kovilpatti on Saturday. AIADMK former minister S. Semmalai expressed confidence of winning all the three Assembly constituencies in the northern district of Thoothukudi during …

AIADMK meetings turn free for all, expose internal fissures
3 weeks, 5 days ago

AIADMK meetings turn free for all, expose internal fissures

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Did field inspections of AIADMK senior leaders aimed at taking steps to improve the functioning of the grassroots-level units go counterproductive to the party? However, senior functionaries of the AIADMK deny this view saying that in a democratic party like AIADMK, these kinds of differences are quite normal. When asked whether these developments have exposed the disunity among party …

MPs told to fight for Tamil Nadu’s financial rights
1 month ago

MPs told to fight for Tamil Nadu’s financial rights

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin urged his party MPs to fight for the State’s financial rights in Parliament and secure adequate funds by highlighting the financial crisis faced by the State in their speeches. Chairing a meeting of the MPs at their party headquarters on Friday, ahead of the start of the next Parliament session, Stalin …

Rumblings in DMK alliance continue
1 month ago

Rumblings in DMK alliance continue

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The continuation of the VCK in the DMK-led alliance in the State came under a cloud of doubt once again on Thursday as its founder president Thol Thirumavalavan, who has been refusing to refrain the party’s deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna from persistently asserting the party’s right for share in power, did not rule out a tie-up with the …

Opposition criticises DMK for law-and-order lapses in Tamil Nadu amid crime rise
1 month ago

Opposition criticises DMK for law-and-order lapses in Tamil Nadu amid crime rise

India Today  

The opposition has intensified its attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, citing a series of brutal incidents that have raised serious concerns about the state's law and order situation. K Annamalai, President of the Tamil Nadu BJP, called the state's law and order situation "disastrous." BJP Tamil Nadu coordinator H Raja also weighed in, accusing the DMK …

Vijay TVK AIADMK Alliance - Actor-politician Vijay's party rejects 'baseless' rumours of alliance with AIADMK - Tamil Nadu News
1 month ago

Vijay TVK AIADMK Alliance - Actor-politician Vijay's party rejects 'baseless' rumours of alliance with AIADMK - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, on Monday dismissed speculation about a possible alliance with the AIADMK for the 2026 state assembly elections. "With the intention of hindering the rise of TVK, a major Tamil daily has published completely untrue information about an alliance between Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam and AIADMK, based on baseless claims. Vijay, 50, held the inaugural political …

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK
1 month, 1 week ago

No public comments: Tamil Nadu BJP to party leaders amid reunion buzz with AIADMK

India Today  

Amid growing discussions about a potential AIADMK-BJP reunion ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, senior BJP leader Sudhakar Reddy urged party workers and leaders to refrain from making statements about the alliance, emphasising that the party leadership will make a decision at the appropriate time. In a video message, Reddy, the BJP’s state co-in-charge, reiterated that the high …

Why Anti-Hindi Protests Shaped Tamil Politics For 60 Years - And Still Matter Today
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Anti-Hindi Protests Shaped Tamil Politics For 60 Years - And Still Matter Today

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 11, 2024 21:32 IST - 12 MINS READ The 1960s were a time of student uprisings across the world. R. Vijaya Sankar’s timely translation of Hindi Imperialism, whose author, Aladi Aruna, was an active participant in the anti-Hindi agitations and later became an important leader in the DMK, should kindle interest in this crucial political movement of …

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Actor Vijay’s TVK Party Launch: Star Power Meets Ideological Confusion in Tamil Nadu Politics

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 08, 2024 22:53 IST - 10 MINS READ When the Tamil film star “Thalapathy” Vijay, or General Vijay as his fans fondly call him, stepped on to the podium on October 27 to deliver a 45-minute speech, he was greeted by roars and applause in a charged and theatrical event that opened yet another exciting chapter in …

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Target DMK govt, but stay off its allies: EPS to AIADMK secys

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday directed the district secretaries to appoint young secretaries at the booth-level across the state to improve the party’s popularity, particularly among young voters, at the grassroots level. Chairing a meeting of AIADMK district secretaries in Chennai, EPS, according to sources, also advised the party functionaries to expose the DMK and BJP, …

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is AIADMK keen on a tie-up with Vijay’s TVK?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami exhorting his party functionaries to refrain from attacking any political party other than the DMK and BJP in their speeches triggered a speculation that the party was willing to have a tie-up with the newly launched Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam of actor Vijay in the 2026 Assembly polls. With Vijay declaring the DMK as TVK's …

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK holds meet to discuss TN poll strategy

Hindustan Times  

As the AIADMK looks to form a solid alliance to fight the 2026 assembly elections, the party’s general secretary and leader of opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami reportedly asked his functionaries and leaders to avoid criticising political parties other than the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Bharatiya Janata Party, leaders who attended the meeting on Wednesday said on condition of anonymity. AIADMK …

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Our alliance with DMK to continue: VCK chief

Hindustan Times  

Putting to rest all speculation of opposition parties wooing the allies of the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi on Tuesday announced that it will continue its alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections together. “No need has arisen to discuss an alliance,” VCK chief and MP Thol Thirumavalavan told reporters. …

TVK Passes Resolution Against NEET, Waqf Amendment Bill
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TVK Passes Resolution Against NEET, Waqf Amendment Bill

ABP News  

Actor-politician Vijay's party, TVK, has passed a resolution opposing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, and the Waqf Amendment Bill. The party argues that 'One Nation, One Election' undermines the principles of democracy and federalism. They also demand that education be included solely in the State List, rather than the Concurrent List. Additionally, …

Vijay's Political Speech: A Paradigm Shift in Tamil Nadu Politics
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijay's Political Speech: A Paradigm Shift in Tamil Nadu Politics

The Hindu  

Actor Vijay's political rally in Tamil Nadu drew a large crowd, with a significant number of youth and women attending. In his speech, he outlined his party's ideological stance, emphasizing his opposition to corruption, sectarianism, and the DMK. He also remained silent about the AIADMK, a political party that has dominated Tamil Nadu politics for decades.

Film Star Vijay's Speech Ignites Political Debate in Tamil Nadu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Film Star Vijay's Speech Ignites Political Debate in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Tamil film star Vijay's speech at the inaugural State-level conference of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Vikravandi on October 27 was mostly on expected lines. While the DMK, a couple of its allies, and the BJP did not take his speech kindly, the AIADMK, the principal Opposition party, viewed it favourably in view of the perception that …

TVK's Vijay: Dravidam, Tamil nationalism, and a power play
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TVK's Vijay: Dravidam, Tamil nationalism, and a power play

The Hindu  

Veteran Tamil actor Vijay's inaugural conference focused on various issues, including political concepts, social justice, and the return of education to the State List. He addressed the DMK and AIADMK, but avoided naming them directly, potentially aiming to unsettle their positions. His speech attracted a large crowd, mostly young, who seemed receptive to his ideas. However, the TVK might face …

AIADMK's Palaniswami on TVK alliance: 'We have our own policy'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK's Palaniswami on TVK alliance: 'We have our own policy'

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said that his party would take a call on forming an alliance with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at the time of the 2026 Assembly election. Palaniswami did not confirm whether his party would agree to an offer of a power-sharing arrangement from the TVK, but he said that the issue would be …

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?

Live Mint  

Tamil actor Vijay has announced his entry into politics with his TVK party, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Vijay's decision to enter politics at 50, amidst the dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, has sparked discussions about his potential impact on the elections. While Vijay's popularity and star power are undeniable, his political journey remains uncertain, …

TVK Founder Vijay: Dravidian Ideals and Tamil Nationalism Reigns Supreme
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TVK Founder Vijay: Dravidian Ideals and Tamil Nationalism Reigns Supreme

New Indian Express  

TVK founder Vijay outlines his party's ideological stance at the inaugural conclave. He declares the BJP as his ideological enemy and the DMK as his political adversary, highlighting that he views both parties as divisive forces. Vijay emphasizes that TVK's core ideology is equality at birth, but also points to the party's stance on corruption and the culture of corruption …

Vijay's Bold Take on DMK and BJP at TVK State Conference
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijay's Bold Take on DMK and BJP at TVK State Conference

New Indian Express  

Actor-turned-politician Vijay addressed his maiden political public meeting at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) first state conference in Vikravandi on Sunday. He took on both the BJP and the ruling DMK without directly naming them, highlighting their divisive political ideologies and goals. Vijay emphasized the importance of secular principles and women's development as the party's goals, while also acknowledging the …

TVK Founder Defines Political Enemies, Sparks Controversy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

TVK Founder Defines Political Enemies, Sparks Controversy

New Indian Express  

TVK founder Vijay outlines his party's ideological stance at the inaugural conclave. He declares the BJP and DMK as his ideological enemies and says those who promote divisive politics are his political opponents. Vijay also says TVK has an enemy when it says 'equality at birth' is its core ideology, and that the party's focus is on fighting corruption by …

TVK Declares DMK and BJP Rivals in 2026 Assembly Elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TVK Declares DMK and BJP Rivals in 2026 Assembly Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

TVK Founder Vijay declares DMK as political rival and the BJP as ideological opponent. He emphasizes the abolition of corruption and graft, and outlines his party's principles and goals, including women's rights, education, and social justice. Vijay also takes a clear stance against NEET and other contentious issues, and emphasizes his commitment to playing people's politics and devising schemes for …

CPI-BJP Move to Exploit 'Dissension' in Congress Over Palakkad Assembly
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CPI-BJP Move to Exploit 'Dissension' in Congress Over Palakkad Assembly

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are reportedly planning to exploit the purported dissensions within the Congress over State Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkootathil's candidacy in Palakkad Assembly by-poll. The parties have highlighted a letter purportedly written by the District Congress Committee (DCC) requesting K. Muraleedharan's candidature, fueling speculation that the Congress may be considering …

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics
2 months ago

Disqualification of DMK Nominee: A Historical Tale of Age and Politics

The Hindu  

A DMK nominee was disqualified from the Rajya Sabha for being underaged. The candidate, Valampuri John, was 28 years old at the time of the election, which is the minimum age prescribed for entry to the Rajya Sabha. Despite his age, John had authored a number of Tamil books on literature, politics, and Siddha medicine and had authored a number …

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx
2 months ago

DMK's Rise: Stalin Aims to Break 50-Year Jinx

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is focusing on securing a second term for the DMK in the upcoming assembly elections. The DMK chief has set an ambitious target for the party rank and file, aiming to win 200 of the 234 seats in the legislative assembly. To achieve this, the party has appointed external observers for all 234 constituencies …

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election
3 months ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin Vs Vijay For TN CM AIADMK Speculates Direct Faceoff In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election

ABP News  

Amid growing speculation about Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's potential elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan stirred a political debate by suggesting that the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections could witness a major faceoff between two prominent figures from the film industry—Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam president, actor Vijay. Kovai Sathyan remarked …

DMK to participate in ally’s prohibition conference after Stalin-VCK meeting
3 months, 1 week ago

DMK to participate in ally’s prohibition conference after Stalin-VCK meeting

Hindustan Times  

Representatives of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will participate in a conference of ally Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi on prohibition on prohibition on October 2 in Kallakurichi, where one of the worst hooch tragedies in Tamil Nadu in June claimed 66 lives. The participation of DMK’s organising secretary R S Bharathi and member of Parliament TKS Elangovan was confirmed after a …

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 1 week ago

AIADMK to stage protest against atrocities on women in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would hold demonstrations in Chennai on September 24 in protest against atrocities committed on women in Tamil Nadu, party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced on Friday. Mr. Palaniswami criticised the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government for “failing to ensure women safety” in Tamil Nadu for the past 40 months. Citing media reports on …

DMK has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss
3 months, 1 week ago

DMK has cordial relationship with Union govt. ‘behind the screen’, alleges Anbumani Ramadoss

The Hindu  

Pattali Makkal Katchi president Anbumani Ramadoss alleged on Wednesday that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, has a cordial relationship with the BJP-led Union government “behind the screen”. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Anbumani said despite the 69 percent reservation in Tamil Nadu “being under threat”, the State government has not conducted a caste census. Why is …

AIADMK raising issues as a responsible opposition, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK raising issues as a responsible opposition, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, emphasised that his party has been raising public issues as a responsible opposition, and it is the ruling party’s duty to address them. Speaking to reporters, he highlighted the complaints from students residing in Adi Dravidar Welfare hostels, stating that the AIADMK had issued a …

DMK student wing condemns T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi’s remarks on State Board syllabus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DMK student wing condemns T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi’s remarks on State Board syllabus

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s student wing on Friday condemned the observations made by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi that the State Board syllabus in government schools was “uncompetitive and below par.” In a meeting, the members of the student wing resolved to stage protests with the permission of DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. The meeting also adopted resolutions condemning …

Key allies take swipe at DMK, Stalin for organising religious conferences
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Key allies take swipe at DMK, Stalin for organising religious conferences

Hindustan Times  

Allies who have been going strong with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam since 2019, have started speaking out against the MK Stalin-led party’s governance and administration recently, people familiar with the matter said. Allies who have been going strong with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam since 2019, have started speaking out against the MK Stalin-led party’s governance and administration According one of …

It is advantage DMK as BJP and AIADMK are fighting
3 months, 3 weeks ago

It is advantage DMK as BJP and AIADMK are fighting

The Hindu  

In a parting shot, just before leaving last week for a three-month-long sabbatical to the United Kingdom, the Bharatiya Janata Party president of Tamil Nadu, K. Annamalai, stridently attacked the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Even though he described the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the AIADMK, both Dravidian parties, as the …

DMK leader on actor Vijay's political entry: Not everyone can become like MGR
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK leader on actor Vijay's political entry: Not everyone can become like MGR

India Today  

DMK organisational secretary RS Bharathi indirectly took a jibe at actor Vijay, who floated his own political party, and said that not everyone can become like former Tamil Nadu chief minister MG Ramachandran. RS Bharati further said that even MGR didn't float a party "of his own", but left the DMK and started his own party. Notably, actor Vijay, who …

Seeman suggests Deputy CM role for Duraimurugan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Seeman suggests Deputy CM role for Duraimurugan

The Hindu  

The DMK should appoint veteran party leader Duraimurugan as the Deputy Chief Minister, instead of considering Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Chief Minister M.K. He told presspersons after a meeting with district party officials in Tiruchi that such a position would be a befitting recognition of Mr. Duraimurugan’s extensive experience and loyalty to the party and Tamil Nadu politics. Mr. Seeman …

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious
3 months, 3 weeks ago

AIADMK-BJP row turns acrimonious

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ongoing row between the AIADMK and the BJP, erstwhile allies for about 7 years till September 2023, has taken an acrimonious turn after BJP State president K Annamalai took on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami directly by calling him a ‘frog in the well’ and an ‘ignoramus,’ among other things. The unsavory remarks made at a meeting …

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu
4 months ago

Watch: The DMK-BJP bonhomie | Focus Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Two factors have contributed to this talk about the DMK and the BJP getting closer. First, the decision of Chief Minister MK Stalin to attend the At Home reception or tea party hosted by Governor RN Ravi on Independence Day. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai, among other things, accused the Governor of consistently trying to obstruct the …

DC Edit | Every coin has two sides
4 months ago

DC Edit | Every coin has two sides

Deccan Chronicle  

The historic occasion of BJP honchos attending the event celebrating Mr Karunanidhi, who was politically opposed to their ideology, was not only a success for the DMK that strove hard to perpetuate the memory of its leader by making the Union government mint the high value currency coin with his image embossed on it but also brought pride to the …

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls
4 months ago

DMK district secy meeting sets target for 2026 assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: DMK president and chief minister M K Stalin on Friday set an ambitious target for his party to win 200 seats out of the 234 assembly seats in the 2026 state elections in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin releases his book titled 'Then Thisaiyil Theerpu' in the presence of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MPs Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, TR Baalu …

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